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Compound Interest

Definition

Compound interest is interest calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.

Formula
A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt)
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$54,916
Future value
$34,000
Total contributed
$20,916
Interest earned

What is Compound Interest?

Compound interest is interest calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.

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